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EN-EL3 - Real deal?

PostPosted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 2:59 pm
by Pehpsi
Hey. I'm looking to buy another battery for my D70. I'd love to get another original like the one that came with my cam, because they're awesome and last for ages..

Original is:

EN-EL3, 7.4V, 1400mAh

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Genuine-Nikon-EN-EL3a-EN-EL3-Battery-For-D100-D50-D70_W0QQitemZ180174563603QQihZ008QQcategoryZ27432QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem">Some like this</a> claim to be the real deal, but how can I be sure? This one states 1500mAh also?

PostPosted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:16 pm
by who
If it will work - the EN- EL3e from Poon are great too..... I have 2 and they work just as good as the original Nikon......

PostPosted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:56 pm
by Pehpsi
Cool. I can't find any on the list, but I'll have another squiz.

PostPosted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 5:27 pm
by who
They possibly got dropped along with the other odds & ends when the last big update was done.

Might need to ask Gary...... :D

Re: EN-EL3 - Real deal?

PostPosted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 5:52 pm
by iluxa
Pehpsi wrote:<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Genuine-Nikon-EN-EL3a-EN-EL3-Battery-For-D100-D50-D70_W0QQitemZ180174563603QQihZ008QQcategoryZ27432QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem">Some like this</a> claim to be the real deal, but how can I be sure? This one states 1500mAh also?

This is NOT a genuine Nikon battery. It's a VERY good fake. I have exactly this battery from this seller. Nikon has an official web-page with detailed information how to identify fake battery. I don't have the link right now, but trust me - this is not a Nikon battery.

However... It's working fine. No complains yet.

PostPosted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:03 pm
by iluxa
I've just found the right link.

Imitation and non-Nikon rechargeable batteries
alternate URL

And another Imitation Nikon Accessories

Hope it helps. BTW, the EN-EL3a and EN-EL3e are 1500mAh, the EN-EL3 is 1400mAh.

PostPosted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:06 pm
by Pehpsi
Top stuff, thanks. I'll give it a read..

PostPosted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 6:30 pm
by gstark
Pehpsi wrote:Cool. I can't find any on the list, but I'll have another squiz.


That would be a good course of action.

From the list ...

Phottix Replace Battery for Nikon EN-EL3e $13.00

PostPosted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:11 pm
by Pehpsi
That would be a good course of action.

From the list ...

Phottix Replace Battery for Nikon EN-EL3e $13.00


Indeed. I knew I didn't look hard enough the first time..